What will my child learn in BIM this year?
BIM is an introductory interactive course where students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.
Does my student receive high school credit if they successfully complete BIM in 8th grade?
Yes. If a student earns at least a 70% in their BIM class this year, he/she will receive high school credit.
Can my student earn an articulated credit if they take BIM in 8th grade?
Yes. Round Rock ISD and ACC have agreed to offer articulated credit to BIM students in the 8th grade beginning the 2014-2015 school year if the student maintains an 80 average and scores a 700 or higher on the the unit certification exam.
What is the difference between a high school credit class and a course that has an articulated option?
A high school credit class covers high school curriculum. Articulated courses are designed to cover BOTH the high school curriculum along with the college curriculum.
What is an articulated credit?
Articulation is an agreement with community colleges that make it possible to earn college credit for courses successfully completed before high school graduation. These credits are held in escrow and are then placed on the student’s college transcript when they establish a college transcript in an institution of higher learning that offers the articulated credit.
In order to receive articulated credit what must my student do?
In order to receive an articulated credit in their BIM class, students must meet the following requirements:
Earn at least a 70% or higher on the End-of-Course industry certification exam (Certiport).
Earn at least an 80% or higher for the course.
Sign up in the ACC system called CATEMA. This is the system ACC uses to keep track of the courses a student has successfully completed while a student attends RRISD. Students will complete this process through their BIM course at the appropriate time.
Will all universities accept my student’s articulated credits?
Every university has their own policies regarding articulated credits. It is always best to speak directly with an admission representative to learn about any transfer of credit restrictions.
Are there more 8th grade classes that have an articulated credit option?
Not at this time.